3/04/25
Xu had a productive day out of the leadoff spot, bouncing back from a first inning strikeout by hammering a first-pitch curveball to left-center for a solo shot to lead off the third inning. This ended up being a game-winning run in the low-scoring game. While this was his only hit, he barrelled up another ball to deep center that just got caught at the warning track. With good bat-to-ball skills and quick hands through the zone, Xu should continue to be an uncomfortable at-bat for opposing pitchers out of the leadoff spot.